14 Events

Conference - Open to the Public

Technology and Public Purpose Summit 2023

Fri., May 5, 2023 | 9:30am - 5:30pm

The Charles Hotel

The Technology and Public Purpose Summit 2023 convenes experts and explorers to discuss how we can build a future where public purpose drives innovation.

The summit is in-person only. RSVP is required. 

Conference - Open to the Public

Blockchain for Impact Workshop: Perspectives on International Development, Public Goods, and Regenerative Economy

Tue., Apr. 25, 2023 | 9:00am - 1:00pm

The Blockchain for Impact Workshop is a half-day event that explores the potential of blockchain technology to promote positive social change in three domains: International Development, Public Goods, and Regenerative Economy.

This event is invite only for in-person participation; RSVP is required for remote participation.

The Technology and Public Purpose Project would like to thank Polygon Labs and Impact Plus for their help coordinating the workshop.

Conference - Open to the Public

DAO Harvard

Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 - Tue., Apr. 4, 2023

To Be Announced

DAO Harvard is a three-day conference that will bring together practitioners, policymakers, and academics to engage in conversation regarding the research, legal, and policy considerations of DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations). 

The conference is co-hosted by Harvard Belfer Center's Technology and Public Purpose Project and Harvard University's Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics.

For any inquiries please reach out to Sarah Hubbard at sarah_hubbard@hks.harvard.edu  

TAPP Open House 2021

Benn Craig, Belfer Center Communications

Information Session - Harvard Students

Technology and Public Purpose Project Student Open House

Thu., Sep. 15, 2022 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Led by Belfer Center Director and former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, the TAPP Project works to ensure that emerging technologies are developed and managed in ways that serve the overall public good.  

Join the TAPP team on Thursday, September 15th on the rooftop of Felipe's Taqueria from 4 - 6pm to learn more about the project, including student research opportunities for the 2022-2023 academic year. RSVP is required to attend.

Drinks and snacks provided. This event is restricted to students who are 21+. 

Plants in Pot

Markus Spiske

Conference - Open to the Public

Innovation, Investment and Policy in Regenerative Agriculture

Fri., May 20, 2022 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Join the Technology and Public Purpose Project and the Environment and Natural Resources Program as they host a virtual conference on "Innovation, Investment and Policy in Regenerative Agriculture." Dr. Ashlie Burkart, Chief Scientific Officer at Germin8 Ventures and Non-Resident Fellow, Technology and Public Purpose Project, will lead sessions with practitioners, private, civil and policy to discuss goals, policies and opportunities for more rapid adoption of soil health/carbon farming (“regenerative agriculture”) practices.

Sessions Include: 

  • Why Adopt Regenerative Agriculture?
  • Adoption of Soil Health and Carbon Farming
  • Policy and Investment in Regenerative Agriculture

Attendance: This event is open to the public and hosted on Zoom. For those who cannot attend live, the seminar will be recorded and available to watch on this page.

Accessibility: Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodations or who have questions about access, please contact Karen Ejiofor (karen_ejiofor@hks.harvard.edu) in advance of the session.

Registration: Please RSVP at the link below. Registration will remain open until the event begins.

Conference - Open to the Public

Perspectives on Public Purpose: Virtual Conference 2022

Tue., Apr. 12, 2022 - Thu., Apr. 14, 2022

Online

The Perspectives on Public Purpose Week hosted by the Belfer Center’s Technology and Public Purpose Project (TAPP) is a showcase of the TAPP fellowship cohort’s research projects. TAPP Fellows are government, industry, and civil society practitioners that conduct field-based research on issues relating to technology and public purpose over the course of one academic year.

Information Session - Harvard Students

Technology and Public Purpose (TAPP) Project: Student Open House

Thu., Sep. 23, 2021 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Led by Belfer Center Director and former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, the TAPP Project works to ensure that emerging technologies are developed and managed in ways that serve the overall public good.  

Join the TAPP team on Thursday, September 23rd at Felipe's Taqueria from 5 - 7pm to learn more about the project, including student research opportunities for the 2021-2022 academic year. 

Drinks and snacks provided.

Conference - Open to the Public

TAPP Fellows Showcase

Mon., Apr. 26, 2021 - Fri., Apr. 30, 2021

Online

The Perspectives on Public Purpose Week hosted by the Belfer Center’s Technology and Public Purpose Project (TAPP) is a showcase of the inaugural TAPP fellowship cohort's research projects. TAPP Fellows are government, industry, and civil society practitioners that conduct field-based research on issues relating to technology and public purpose over the course of one academic year. 

Information Session - Open to the Public

Technology and Public Purpose Open House

Wed., Sep. 23, 2020 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Online

Come learn more about opportunities to get involved with the Technology and Public Purpose Project!

Registration for this event is required. Please use this link to RSVP